Shrubs
Definition of Shrubs
Medium sized plants, shorter than tree with hard stem and several branches present at the base of the stem.
Example of Shrubs: Jasmine, cotton, cranberry, blueberry, Hibiscus, Bougainvillea
More About Shrubs
- A shrub has multiple stems and is shorter in height than the tree
- The height varies anywhere between 2-8 meters
- The branches of shrub plants arise at the base or near the base of the plant stem
- Shurb have diverse adaptation in the environment
- Shrubs when much branched are also known as “bushes”
- An area where shrubs are cultivated is called Shrubbery
- A plant community dominated by the shrubs is known as Shrubland
Questions based on Shrubs:
1) Shrubs are taller than the herbs but shorter than the trees
a) True
b) False
Solution: (a) Shrubs are of medium height taller than herbs but shorter than trees
2) A place where shrubs are cultivated are called ____
Solution: Shruberry
3) When shrubs are much branched they are known as ____
Solution: Bushes